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Todd Wallace, MAS, vice president of marketing and business development at Massachusetts-based distributor SourcePromo (PPAI 628594, Standard-Plus), will be attending PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference next month. And he’ll be doing it, in part, on PPAI’s dime. A member of the New England Promotional Products Association’s board of directors, Wallace has been chosen to receive […]

At PPAI, we rely on dedicated members like you to spotlight the exceptional leaders shaping the promotional products industry. The PPAI Icon Awards honor those who excel in industry innovation, philanthropic endeavors and community dedication. PPAI Hall Of Fame Award This achievement recognizes industry visionaries – members whose careers have made a significant and positive […]

In the past few months, President Donald Trump’s foreign tariffs on various countries, including previous trade allies, and the ensuing global trade war, have combined to accelerate a conversation that has been happening for the past decade. The promotional products industry, like so many others, has grown significantly while maintaining a certain dependence on foreign […]

In what is expected to be a particularly busy year for promotional products industry consolidation, 2025 has its first merger of PPAI 100 suppliers. On Wednesday, private equity firm Mill Point Capital announced its acquisition of Clearwater, Florida-based Koozie Group (PPAI 114187, Platinum), which it is merging with fellow Sunshine State hard goods leader Garyline […]

The United Kingdom government is cracking down on what it deems to be the unnecessary spending of taxpayer dollars. Included in that evaluation is government-branded merchandise. RELATED: LEAD Case Studies: How Promo Helps Veterans Stay Connected To Vital Resources “By cutting wasteful spending, we can target resources at frontline public services with more teachers, extra […]

President Donald Trump has increased tariffs applied to small parcels from China that were previously exempt under the de minimis loophole that he eliminated earlier this month. The United States will now tax imports of shipments priced up to $800 at the rate of 120% of their value starting May 2, the White House announced. […]